Georg Philipp Telemann divided his Tafelmusik ("Banquet Music" for court entertainment) into three "Productions"—each beginning with a grand overture and ending with a "conclusion" for full ensemble. Interspersed between the orchestral numbers are beguiling sonatas, trios, and quartets (as well as a few concertos, as in this disc's Concerto in E-flat Major for two horns, strings, and continuo). In Part III, transverse flutes are spotlighted in both a trio and a quartet.

"Not a note is superfluous and Telemann's enviable ability to craft beautiful melodies is amply evident."—Fanfare

"Tafelmusik was published as a collection of earlier-composed pieces in 1733, after the composer had already become famous all over Europe. While the title implies that it is 'music for table,' it was not intended to be mere background filler."—Sensible Sound